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Oil Prices in Seaford, DE

Updated on December 21, 2024 at 06:29 PM

Heating Oil Company	Oil Price Per Gallon	Cash Discount	Volume Discount
Peninsula Propane	Call for price	No	No
Wilson Baker Inc	Call for price	No	No
Liberty Propane	Call for price	No	No
PepUp	Call for price	No	No

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Seaford, DE Cash heating Oil delivery map

Map of the COD Fuel Oil delivery service area for Seaford, DE

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Seaford Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Electricity is the most popular choice in Seaford, used by 5,829 or 60.06% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Seaford homeowners is natural gas, used by 1,372 homes (14.14%). The remaining homes are heated with heating oil (1,191), propane (1,119), other fuels (157), and other fuels (70).

Seaford Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

Fuel	Seaford Households	% of Households
Electricity	5,829	60.1%
Natural Gas	1,372	14.1%
Heating Oil	1,191	12.3%
Propane	1,119	11.5%
Other Fuels	157	1.6%
Wood	64	0.7%
No Fuel	6	0.1%

Electricity (60.1%)

Natural gas (14.1%)

Heating oil (12.3%)

Propane (11.5%)

Other fuels (1.6%)

Wood (0.7%)

No fuel (0.1%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Seaford

Heating oil has become less popular in Seaford. In the 2 years since 2020, the number of heating oil homes fell from 1,489 to 1,191, a 20.01% drop.

Seaford Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

Year	Heating Oil Households
2011	1,903
2012	1,995
2013	1,881
2014	1,815
2015	1,741
2016	1,751
2017	1,626
2018	1,579
2019	1,392
2020	1,489
2021	1,332
2022	1,191

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Seaford

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,250 to 1,119.

Between 2020 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel fell from 1,233 to 1,372.

Electricity use for home heating in Seaford

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Seaford. Since 2020, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 5,445 to 5,829, a 7.05% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Seaford

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Homeowners in Seaford have not yet adopted solar heating.

Seaford, DE Heating Oil Trends

Last year, Seaford homeowners purchased a total of 481,837 gallons of heating oil. Out of the 54 towns in Delaware, Seaford ranks 6^th for home heating oil consumption.

Country-wide, Seaford ranks 1571^st out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.

Short Term Trends

Seaford’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Seaford, the average outside temperature was 4.0° F warmer than the prior winter's average outside temperature.

Seaford Average Winter Temperature

Heating Season	Average Temperature
2024 - 2025	47° F
2023 - 2024	43° F

Seaford Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Seaford homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 4 heating oil companies that serve Seaford is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 0 “full-service” oil companies that serve Seaford. Full service companies such as undefined or undefined offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Seaford homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Seaford include Liberty Propane and Peninsula Propane.

Seaford Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Seaford: 4 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Seaford: 18 miles

Average Number Of Seaford Homes Served Per Company: 297 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Seaford Oil Company: 120,459 gallons per year

Seaford, DE Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 1,191 households in Seaford, DE heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Seaford, DE temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

12% of Seaford, DE Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Seaford, DE Households	Seaford, DE Heating Oil Households
9,706	1,191

4 Seaford, DE Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 481,836 gallons of heating oil delivered to Seaford, DE homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Seaford, DE community relies on its 4 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Seaford, DE, two of the closest terminals are Sunoco in Salisbury, MD and Buckeye in Baltimore, MD. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Seaford, DE.

Seaford Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What if oil prices change after I order, but before delivery?

Your price will lock, when you place order.

Do I need to be home for the delivery?

Credit card orders: You don’t need to be home.

How much oil should I order?

95% of homes have 275 gallons oil tanks, and if you have around 1/4th tank, we recommend ordering 150 gallons to take advantage of bulk discounts, which typically kick in at 150 gallons.

What is a “cash/check deal” and why is it cheaper than a regular credit card deal?

Many oil companies offer a discount for cash or check payment because this avoids credit card fees. If you grab a cash/check deal, the provider contacts you prior to delivery to arrange payment.